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Ruby anniversary for ‘new' church building which brought a community together

First published on: 21st December 2023

A church has been celebrating the Ruby anniversary of a building which has served the community for 40 years.

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Christmas packs will taste sweeter thanks to generous donations

First published on: 20th December 2023

Churches in a North Tyneside community have issued a big thank you after successfully reaching an ambitious Christmas target.

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A magical model Christmas village

First published on: 20th December 2023

Based on an idea from Slovenia, and now for a second year, Wylam has its very own model Christmas village with Joseph, Mary and Jesus right at its centre. 

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Taking church to the pub with successful carol singing event

First published on: 19th December 2023

Pub goers were singing from the same hymn sheet as church representatives during a festive sing-along in North Tyneside.

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Bishop Helen-Ann speaks in House of Lords on Victims and Prisoners Bill

First published on: 19th December 2023

During the second reading of the Victims and Prisoners Bill on Monday 18 December 2023, Bishop Helen-Ann gave this speech in the House of Lords. 

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Introducing our new Acting Bishop’s Adviser on the Environment

First published on: 18th December 2023

The Revd Tim Mayfield has been announced as the new Acting Bishop’s Adviser on the Environment for Newcastle Diocese.

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Church’s history remembered as it celebrates a special anniversary

First published on: 18th December 2023

A church which has evolved with its community over the decades has marked a significant anniversary in 2023.

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Revd David Glover to become Honorary Canon of Newcastle Cathedral

First published on: 18th December 2023

Bishop Helen-Ann is pleased to announce that the Revd David Glover has accepted her invitation to be an Honorary Canon of our Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas.

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New church noticeboard is unveiled in memory of Jean

First published on: 14th December 2023

A new noticeboard has been installed outside a North Shields Church. 

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Prayers of Love and Faith to be made available for use from Sunday

First published on: 12th December 2023

This morning the House of Bishops voted to commend the ‘Prayers of Love and Faith’ for use in regular public worship services.

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Bishop's Christmas Appeal

First published on: 7th December 2023

Bishop Helen-Ann has launched the Bishop’s Christmas Appeal in aid of the West End Refugee Service and the Farming Community Network.

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Celebrate St Nicholas with Newcastle Cathedral’s Friends

First published on: 5th December 2023

This Advent, Newcastle Cathedral will host a series of festive activities inspired by St Nicholas, the holy figure who inspired Santa Claus and to whom the Cathedral is dedicated.

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Book launched in Fred’s memory will raise funds for Gosforth church

First published on: 4th December 2023

A book has been launched in memory of a man who dedicated many years of service to Newcastle Diocese.

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Bishops will help to put Christmas in a Bag for school children

First published on: 1st December 2023

Churches in a North Tyneside community are doing their bit to enhance the Christmas experience for local children. St John’s Church in Percy Main and St Peter’s, Balkwell, are putting together educational packs, which will be handed out to school pupils in the parish.

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Diocesan Advent Calendar 2023

First published on: 29th November 2023

This Advent / Christmas season, we have decided to create our own Advent Calendar with daily reflections from a range of different people across the Diocese. 

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New Director of Mission and Ministry for Newcastle Diocese

First published on: 19th November 2023

The Bishop of Newcastle is pleased to announce that the Reverend Dr Richard Whaite is to be our next Director of Mission and Ministry.

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Bishop Helen-Ann makes her maiden speech in the House of Lords

First published on: 14th November 2023

On 14 November 2023, Bishop Helen-Ann made her maiden speech in the House of Lords.

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Q&A with Bishop Helen-Ann

First published on: 7th November 2023

Bishop Helen-Ann answers questions asked by pupils at NCEA Dukes Secondary School, Ashington.

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Remembrance Day Services 2023

First published on: 7th November 2023

Services and events marking Remembrance Sunday will take place across the Diocese.

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Clergy community volunteers

First published on: 3rd November 2023

Meet the clergy who are taking on volunteering roles in their local communities

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Organist celebrates half a century of making music in Newcastle

First published on: 2nd November 2023

Organist,Aidan Evans, has been recognised by his church community after clocking up 50 years of dedicated service.

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Bishop of Newcastle enters the House of Lords

First published on: 26th October 2023

The Bishop of Newcastle has taken her seat in the House of Lords and in so doing has become one of the 26 Lords Spiritual and a Lord of Parliament.

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Green Church Awards launched for 2024

First published on: 24th October 2023

Entries have opened for The Church Times' Green Church Awards 2024. 

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Israel and Gaza – Diocesan Statement

First published on: 17th October 2023

A statement from Bishop Helen-Ann and Bishop Mark about Israel and Gaza.

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Faith leaders and civic dignitaries celebrate our new Dean of Newcastle

First published on: 14th October 2023

Family, friends, faith leaders and civic dignitaries gathered at Newcastle Cathedral for the formal Collation, Induction and Installation of The Reverend Canon Lee Batson as the new Dean of Newcastle in the Church of England.

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Brand new multi-faith prayer room opens at Newcastle International Airport

First published on: 12th October 2023

Newcastle International Airport has unveiled a brand-new multi-faith prayer room and quiet space. Bishop Helen-Ann was delighted to join other faith leaders from across the North East to mark the official opening.

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St Michael’s Byker to be transformed into multi-million pound community hub

First published on: 4th October 2023

Plans have been unveiled for St Michael's church in the heart of Byker to be transformed into a state-of-the-art youth and community hub.

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Stephen Tranter licensed by Bishop Helen-Ann as Newcastle’s new DDOV

First published on: 27th September 2023

Our new Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Vocations, the Reverend Stephen Tranter has been licensed by Bishop Helen-Ann at a service at Newcastle Cathedral.

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Archbishop to visit Newcastle Diocese

First published on: 27th September 2023

The former Archbishop of Canterbury will speak about Religious Poetry Today when he visits the Diocese next month.

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Families flock to service

First published on: 26th September 2023

Churchwarden and Authorised Lay Minister at St Peter's Falstone, Bellingham Deanery, reports on how Molly, Dolly and Polly inspired a family service based on ‘The Good Shepherd’.  

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